DIESEL'S SHADOW is much the one to aim at. American Rebel can emerge second best, while Professor Snape also seems unlikely to be far away.
Diesels Shadow
American Rebel
Professor Snape
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. On Target
J: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South Africa
F: 4162-12
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in January. Good second of 7 in handicap (18/10) at this C&D (good to soft) 12 days ago.
7. Diesels Shadow
J: Raymond DanielsonT: E. Verdonese, South Africa
F: 5131534-2
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in August. Good second of 9 in handicap (16/1) at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
1. Towers Of Gold
J: Ryan MungerT: R. R. Magner, South Africa
F: 3231331-6
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (33/10) at this C&D (good to soft) 40 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. F. Matchett. Others have achieved more.
9. American Rebel
J: Philasande MxoliT: W. C. Marwing, South Africa
F: 61636273-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Vaal (8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Luthuli
J: Piere StrydomT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 1/40518-67
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in October. 25/1, last of 7 in minor event at this course (11.9f, good) 19 days ago. Back down in trip.
8. High Queue
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: C. Binda, South Africa
F: 3321124-8
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win at Vaal in September. Eighth of 9 in handicap (25/2) at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Enters calculations.
2. Eiger Sanction
J: Muzi YeniT: S. J. Gray, South Africa
F: 7311118-7
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Five wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Vaal in October. 8/1, 6 lengths seventh of 8 to On Target in handicap at Vaal (9f, good) 37 days ago. Has work to do.
10. Chariot Of Fire
J: Kaidan BrewerT: M. N. Houdalakis, South Africa
F: 360-1
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
15/2, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at Vaal (7.4f, good) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive.
11. Crepuscolo
J: Jason GatesT: F. P. Habib, South Africa
F: 6363074-5
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Vaal (9f, good) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Professor Snape
J: Chase MaujeanT: J. J. van Vuuren, South Africa
F: 47309945-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
82
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 7 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f, good) 82 days ago.
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6. One More Star
J: Craig ZackeyT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 5231-2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in November. 6/1, very good second of 12 in handicap at Vaal (9.9f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Others more persuasive.